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Nigeria is on fire and the citizens are amused.
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The quote portrays Nigeria as being in serious turmoil, yet says its citizens respond with amusement rather than alarm. The image of a country “on fire” is likely figurative, suggesting a crisis or disorder, while “amused” highlights a striking contrast between the situation and the public reaction.
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